The Adobe Director workspace is designed to make the most efficient use of the space on your screen. Windows, also called panels, can be organized into tabbed panel groups, and panel groups can be docked together. To make the most of the features in Director, you should take a few minutes to understand how to navigate and customize your workspace.

As you get to know the workspace, you will also learn about the features that Director has to offer. For example, learning about the Script window and the Message window can help those who are new to scripting in Director. If you have not scripted in Director before and would like to start, be sure to read about the Script window and the Message window.

Before you begin working in Director for the first time, you should also understand the movie metaphor that Director is based on. By understanding this metaphor, you can more easily recognize components of your workspace, such as the Stage and Cast window.